Animedia September Issue Released Today! Featuring Karaoke Iko! and Hikari ga Shinda Natsu on Cover & Double Cover

Hello everyone! This is the Animedia Editorial Department.

Welcome to the heart of summer! Animedia is absolutely packed with exciting features! We’ve prepared a dazzling array of summer specials, including cool male characters perfect for the hot season, adorable female characters who truly shine in the summer, and many other delightful summer-themed articles. So, kick back, relax in your cool, air-conditioned room, and let the summer vibes of Animedia wash over you!

Now, for this month, a certain Yakuza member and a middle school boy grace our cover!

A Star-Studded Cover: Karaoke Iko!

The cover of Animedia’s September issue features **Karaoke Iko!**, spotlighting a brand-new illustration of Oka Satomi and Narita Kyouji! This stunning artwork also comes as a clear file bonus. The interviews are an absolute must-read: we dive deep with Horie Shun-san, who voices Oka Satomi, and Ono Daisuke-san, the voice of Narita Kyouji. We also feature the insights of Director Nakatani Asami-kantoku, and Nozuyama Yukihiro-san, who served as the dialect supervisor. Furthermore, we have comments from Narita Yoshimi-san, the series composer, Taniguchi Junichiro-san, the character designer, and Kimura Eriko-san, the sound director. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also received comments regarding **Muchuusa, Kimi ni.** from Ono Kensho-san, Uchiyama Kouki-san, Okamoto Nobuhiko-san, and Ono Yuuki-san!

Don’t miss the bundled photo cards either! These simple yet stylish photo cards, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Satomi and Kyouji along with memorable scene cuts, offer endless possibilities for use. Make sure to cut them out and enjoy them!

Double the Excitement with Hikari ga Shinda Natsu!

Our double cover spotlights **Hikari ga Shinda Natsu**. The beautiful illustration of Yoshiki is also included as a special pin-up! In our exclusive interviews, Kobayashi Chiaki-san, who voices Tsujinaka Yoshiki, and Umeda Shuuichiro-san, who brings Hikaru / Kido Hikaru to life, share their thoughts on their characters and discuss some truly chilling scenes. We also conducted interviews with Kobayashi Chikahiro-san, the voice of Tanaka, and Kowaka Wakana-san, who plays Kurebayashi Rie. Additionally, you’ll find a special conversation between Director and Series Composer Takeshita Ryohei-san and Anime Producer Kamina Kenta-san, alongside an interview with Photography Director Maeda Tomohiro-san! The insights into the relationship between Hikaru and Yoshiki, as well as the secret stories behind the animation production, are absolutely essential reading.

Here’s a look at the rest of our exciting lineup!

This Summer’s A-List Hits: Avex Pictures Special Feature!

KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- Minna Kirameke! Prism☆Tours

Animedia’s September issue brings you a comprehensive special feature on Avex productions! For **KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- Minna Kirameke! Prism☆Tours**, we present an exclusive new illustration of Ichijo Shin and Kagami Taiga, accompanied by a dynamic conversation between Terashima Junta-san, the voice of Shin, and Hatanaka Yu-san, the voice of Taiga.
Paradox Live

Prepare for a stunning new illustration of Suzakuno Allen and Yatonokami Kanata, alongside an engaging discussion between Kajiwara Gakuto-san, Allen’s voice actor, and Kobayashi Yuusuke-san, the voice of Kanata!

And don’t miss the special commemorative article celebrating the dream collaboration between **KinPri** and **Paradox Live**! We’ve posed questions to the cast about this incredible crossover event. Make sure to grab the double-sided poster featuring a newly drawn illustration of the characters looking sharp in their suits!

Osomatsu-san

The Avex feature continues! In our **Osomatsu-san** article, we sit down for an interview with Director Odaka Yoshinori-kantoku. You absolutely must see the newly drawn illustration of the six NEET brothers in their rarely-seen suits and glasses! This illustration is also included as a special pin-up.

What’s more, we’ve managed to bring together the producers of **Osomatsu-san**, **KinPri**, and **Paradox Live** for a special roundtable discussion! This fan-must-read session offers behind-the-scenes stories about their creative processes that you won’t find anywhere else!

Unusual and Utterly Entertaining! Analyzing This Summer’s Cool Guys!

Togen Anki

Feast your eyes on a new illustration of Shiki and Mudano! This stunning artwork is also included as a special pin-up. We also conducted an in-depth interview with Kamiya Hiroshi-san, who plays Mudano Mujin. He shares many thoughts on portraying Mudano and the early developments of the story.
Jigoku Sensei Nube

We feature an interview with Okiayu Ryotaro-san, the voice of Nueno Meisuke! And keep an eye out for the newly drawn illustration of Tamamo, which comes as a special pin-up!
Dekin no Mogura

Enjoy a fresh illustration of Kyoushiro, Nabeshima, and Shio! We asked Tanabe Youko-san, the character designer, about her dedication to the artwork and character designs. Her comments on the newly drawn illustration are a must-see!

Hotter Than Summer?! Bursting with Girls’ Spirit!

Bad Girl

Don’t miss the roundtable discussion with the four main cast members: Tachibana Anzu-san, Hanamiya Hanamu-san, Matsuoka Misato-san, and Hanai Miharu-san! Also, be sure to check out the new illustration of Yu!
Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Nai Jan, Murimuri! (※Muri Janakatta!?)

We delve into this series, where the love triangle vying for Renako intensifies! Animation Producer Ishida Manami-san and Production Desk Takahashi Masahiro-san share their insights into the show.
TV Anime Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru

We asked Naota Hina-san, the voice of Kitagawa Kaimu, about the highlights of the highly anticipated Season 2 and the evolving relationship between Kaimu and Shinna!
CITY THE ANIMATION

Following our previous issue, we continue with a lively discussion featuring Komatsu Mikako-san (Nagumo Midori), Toyosaki Aki-san (Niikura), and Ishikawa Yui-san (Izumi Wako)! They share memorable episodes from the series.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT

We bring you an interview with Ogasawara Arisa-san, the voice of Panty, and Ise Mariya-san, the voice of Stocking! We talk about the recording process for this long-awaited new work, the first in 15 years!

New Series Milky☆Subway New Kameyama Vehicle Base

Ginga Tokkyuu Milky☆Subway

We feature an interview with Kameyama Yohei-shi, who is responsible for the original work, direction, script, character design, and production! The article is full of never-before-revealed (⁉️) behind-the-scenes stories! Character design illustrations are also included!

Second Installment of the Series Kimetsu Binran Extended Edition: Demon Slayer Corps Assemble! Fierce Battles in the Infinity Castle—

Gekijouban Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugenjo-hen Dai Issho Akaza Sairai

For this currently screening film, we conducted interviews with the stellar cast: Hanae Natsuki-san (Tanjiro), Shimono Hiro-san (Zenitsu), Matsuoka Yoshitsugu-san (Inosuke), Kocho Shinobu-yaku Hayami Saori-san, Tomioka Giyuu-yaku Sakurai Takahiro-san, and Akaza-yaku Ishida Akira-san!

Welcome to the Hair-Raising Stage of Horrors

Butai GeGeGe no Kitaro 2025

We present a special photo gravure and interview with Hirono Ryota-san, who plays Musashi P! We asked him extensively about his impressions of the role and stories about his co-stars.

Bucket Communication Vol. 23

World End Heroes

In this installment of the World End Heroes series “Bucket Communication,” we bring you the Jinshiki ver. of the weapon type power balance, which received great feedback last time, and a La Croix ver. of the newly written short story “Experience School Enrollment Experience”!

Sixth Installment of the Series Kimipuri♪ Kirameki STAGE

Kimi to Idol PreCure♪

We conducted an interview with Series Composer Kato Yoichi-san! He shares abundant insights into the secrets behind the story’s creation, as well as specific writing points for each character!

Touken Kousatsuba Vol. 13

Touken Ranbu ONLINE

This month, we introduce the Tai Hyakkiyakou Geigeki Sakusen and the newly announced **Purecle Touken Danshi**!

Girl’s Tondemo TRIP ~This Summer is Definitely for a Summer Retreat♪~

Turkey!

We spoke with Director Kudo Susumu-kantoku about this work, which depicts bowling and time travel! The article is full of his detailed commitments to creating the world view of this series.
Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland-

With this film’s theatrical release approaching at the end of the month, we spoke with Director Shinohara Toshiya-kantoku! Be sure to read the behind-the-scenes stories of this film, inspired by “Alice in Wonderland”!

Devastating Power! Must-See♡ Kawaii Weapons

Witch Watch

We feature Miharu, the cute vampire boy who has newly joined the Otogi family! The article includes an interview with Wakai Yuuki-san, the voice of Miharu!
Himitsu no AiPri Ring-hen

We present two consecutive issues featuring interviews with Ochi You-san (Mamiya Chii) and Terazawa Momoka-san (Hachioji Bibi)! This month, we asked them about their impressions of Bibi and Chii, among other topics.

Animedia’s Oshi! Goto

Maebashi Witches

We conducted a special feature on **Maebashi Witches**, which continues to be a hot topic even after its broadcast ended! We asked Producer Ishizuka Shingo P about nine emotional stories he can finally share now that the broadcast has concluded! This content is packed with must-see information for fans!

ProSeka no Shiritai Sekai Vol. 35 ~5th Anniversary Pre-Special: Leo/need & More More Jump! Arc~

Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku

This is the 35th installment of the irregular ProSeka series. Starting this month, a project leading up to the 5th anniversary has begun! We look back at the journey of each unit through the key stories of Leo/need and More More Jump!

Beloved, Resented, Seemingly Understood, Yet Still Unfathomable: Pursuing Such a Duo.

Butai Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku Kimi ni Hana wo, Sora ni Mahou wo Zenpen

Featuring a special photo gravure and interview with Yamada James Takeshi-san, who plays Shylock, and Hashimoto Shinichi-san, who plays Murr! They share their thoughts on the highly anticipated stage adaptation of the Main Story Part 1.5.

CD & Blu-ray Release Information

Interviews with:
Aimer
May’n
Sasaki Riko

Production Materials Collection

Kojo Denka no Kateikyoushi

Separate Appendix 1

Clear File
Karaoke Iko!

Separate Appendix 2

Original B3 Poster
KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- Minna Kirameke! Prism☆Tours
Paradox Live

Bundled Appendix

Special Photo Card
Karaoke Iko!

Pin-ups

Hikari ga Shinda Natsu
Osomatsu-san
Togen Anki
Jigoku Sensei Nube

Please note that this month’s release date is earlier than usual! Animedia September issue is on sale today!

In addition to bookstores nationwide, you can also purchase it at the following online bookstores.